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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 31 MIN

From Green Beret to Entrepreneur: Overcoming Hidden Battles and Stigmas with Nick O'Kelly

from The Mark Divine Show · host Mark Divine

200,000+ leaders have become unbeatable with my operating system, will you be the next? Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.comIn this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark Divine interviews Nick O'Kelly, a retired Green Beret and former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment pilot who shares his journey from military service to dealing with internal struggles. Nick discusses his battle with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, while maintaining a successful career and family life. He also highlights his upcoming book, 'Stigma,' which explores the internal wars high-performing individuals face. Through candid conversation, Nick emphasizes the importance of seeking help, breaking stigmas, and openly discussing mental health.Key Takeaways: - The Power of Talking: healing through openness - sharing and discussing personal struggles can be a powerful step toward healing.- The Value of Community: You are not alone in your experiences - Breaking the Stigma: The hidden struggles of high performers and the need to break the stigma around mental health.Guest Links:Website: thenickokelly.comBook: thenickokelly.com/stigmaMark Links: Website: https://unbeatableleader.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficial/Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial for more inspiring conversations on leadership, growth, and impact.Rate and review the show to help us reach more listeners.Share your thoughts and takeaways in the comments!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview01:27 Nick's Military Journey Begins03:09 Special Forces Training Insights06:23 Deployment Experiences07:36 Transition to Aviation11:12 Mental Health Struggles14:34 Path to Recovery: A Long Journey16:31 Facing the Stigma of Mental Health16:59 The Power of Open Conversations17:24 Community Support and Shared Experiences17:56 Mindfulness and Acceptance20:16 Writing as a Healing Process23:00 Addressing Cultural and Technological Changes26:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell#leadership #mental toughness #mindset #peakperformance #NavySEAL #executivecoaching #resilience #selfimprovement #growthmindset #unbeatablemind #highperformance #mindfulness #personaldevelopment #warriormindset #stoicleadershipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

200,000+ leaders have become unbeatable with my operating system, will you be the next? Join The Unbeatable Leader Challenge Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark Divine interviews Nick O'Kelly, a retired Green Beret and former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment pilot who shares his journey from military service to dealing with internal struggles. Nick discusses his battle with mental health issues, including depression and an...

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